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Health Care District presents 2025 budget

The $1.96 million budget sets aside a little more than half a million for DispatchHealth.

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King County Executive Dow Constantine

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News Briefs | November 21 edition

New postmaster, county executive won’t run again, and info on public meetings across Vashon.

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One month in: DispatchHealth on Vashon

DispatchHealth has seen a steady stream of islanders with a variety of healthcare needs on Vashon.

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From left to right: Granny's Executive Director Brian Vescovi, employee Matt Voisin and assistant manager  Shelley Whannell toss trash into a dump truck the morning of Friday, Sept. 27. A load that size is taken to the dump "probably once a month," employees said.

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How Granny’s Attic manages an island of donations

The thrift store helps islanders reuse gently-used items — and is part of a complex recycling network.

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Don’t drive a one-eyed monster. Check to make sure both your headlights are working. In the dark, rain, and fog, working headlights matter. And while you are at it, check tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, and emergency flashers.

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VashonBePrepared: New COVID and pneumonia vaccine advice

Also, tips for safe driving in the dark nights.

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Back row, from left to right: Nicky Wilkes, Journeymen One Village, John Bean, Community Outreach Chair, Church of the Holy Spirit, Dustin Laundry, Vashon Boards, Judith Neary, Rjs Kids. In front: Reverend Meredith Harmon, Rector, Church of the Holy Spirit.

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News Briefs | November 14 edition

Local groups team up to donate sports gear; also, an incident at McMurray Middle School.

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Vashon Pharmacy offers new clinical services for islanders

The clinical services began slowly rolling out last summer.

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Vashon veterans get first look at restored memorial garden

The memorial was the first World War II memorial to be erected in King County.

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15-year-old Si-Yi-Chn (J45) surfaces with Tahoma / Mount Rainier in the background..

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Orcas visit Vashon waters

Southern Resident killer whales visited the southern waters of the Salish Sea over the last two weeks, swimming…

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Happenings | Nov. 21 edition

Senior Center events, the Turkey Trot and more.

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Happenings | Nov. 14 edition

A bird walk, family day at the museum and Vashon’s Jingle Bash

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Honoring veterans includes a first look at a restored memorial

Several events will honor veterans in the coming days.

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Morgan Brown, Pia Bloom and their dog Suki stand in front of the field on the south side of S.W. 178th.

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Vashon developer envisions ambitious green housing project west of town

The preliminary proposal includes apartments behind IGA and townhomes in the fields nearby.